“Ruffled feathers and endless squawking over a minor difficulty is typical of a crow’s life. I lean back on the counter and realize that could be my line….”
The Times Of Your Life “Few good friends, one great partner, and something I love to do every day, that’s the idea of my little perfect life.” Sarvesh Jain Driving to a small airstrip in Monterey County, I feel my mouth go dry, not from dehydration but from excitement and possibly frayed nerves. It’s not […]
Is When You’re Afraid, and You Do It Anyway “Having a grandmother is like having an army. This is a grandchild’s ultimate privilege: knowing that someone is on your side, always, whatever the details. Even when you are wrong.” Fredrik Backman “Good morning Grammie.” For the last four days, I have opened my eyes to […]
“Persistence can look a lot like stupid.” Kristen Lamb It’s pouring outside, the landscape is as saturated as a sponge, and it feels like one of those stay-in-your-pajamas kinds of days. Who am I kidding? I’m retired. Clothes are always optional. I have three things on my mind, when do I not, you’ll be relieved […]
“In a world full of temporary things you are a perpetual feeling.” Sanober Khan There is a distinctive chill in the air this morning. And the wind is howling as if a lone wolf on a deserted prairie. But damn it all, it’s February 14th, and I’ve totally bought into this rather aggressive protocol about […]
By The Dozen “Oh, don’t mind Humpty. He’s inhaled a hell of a lot of super-glue.” Bill Willingham Walking out of the nail salon on Bascom Avenue early this morning, I had to stand in the parking lot and bask in the warmth of the sun. It’s been raining for days, not that I’m complaining, […]
By day Lisbon has a naive theatrical quality that enchants and captivates, but by night it is a fairy-tale city, descending over lighted terraces to the sea, like a woman in festive garments going down to meet her lover. -Erich Maria Remarque Sitting in the dark, listening to the rain, I’m reaching back in time […]
“Electricity is really just organized lightning.” George Carlin I’m a little perplexed. We’re the last two blocks in the entire neighborhood, maybe the world, without power. A dark spot on a well-lit life, and I do mean that literally. I used to love standing at my window, draped in darkness, watching the day arrive. Who […]
We’re Riding Out The Storm! “Like the eye of a storm -find the sunshine and calm within you, even if there is chaos outside.” Brittany Burgunder Okay, I’m freezing, the electricity has been out for more than fifteen hours, and a storm is still raging outside. It’s as if I’m starring in my own horror […]
“The best baby-sitters, of course, are the baby’s grandparents. You feel completely comfortable entrusting your baby to them for long periods, which is why most grandparents flee to Florida.” Dave Barry I dream about water when I’m overwhelmed. This might be why… Decked out in my favorite blue jeans, black sweater, and swanky new loafers. […]
It is the only time of year when the days feel slow to me, when the time outside of whatever tasks I have to do does not somehow vanish into further worry and busyness. It is the only time I don’t feel like I am perpetually late to my own life, and that easing of […]
Living in the Gap 